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Cardiogenic shock due to acute hemorrhagic necrosis of a pheochromocytoma: a case report and review of the literature

Case report English Mohamed HA, Aldakar MO, Habib N Department of Medicine, Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan. drmohamed_corp@hotmail.com Can J Cardiol. 2003 Apr;19(5):573-6. Abstract Hemorrhagic necrosis of a pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of acute presentation that is often devastating to patients. A 44-year-old woman with spontaneous hemorrhage into a previously undiscovered pheochromocytoma is described. …

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Right ventricular wall hematoma due to thrombolytic therapy presenting as cardiac tamponade: a case report and review of literature

Case report English Mohamed HA, Habib N, Dewar LR, Busse EF Division of Cardiology, Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan. hassan@sk.sympatico.ca Can J Cardiol. 2003 Apr;19(5):581-4. Abstract Intramyocardial hematoma is an uncommon condition, most often occurring after myocardial infarction or chest trauma. A 54-year-old male patient with a large right ventricular wall hematoma who presented with …

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A modern cause of an old disease. Constrictive pericarditis after percutaneous coronary intervention: A case report

Case report English Mohamed HA ,Korkola S Int J Angiol. 2008;17(2):106-108. Abstract A 70-year-old patient developed severe constrictive pericarditis with exertional dyspnea, lethargy and marked peripheral edema four months after percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome. The diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis was confirmed by cardiac catheterization and computed tomography. Despite the short duration of …

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Libyan National Health Services: The Need to Move to Management-by-Objectives

English El Taguri A 1, Elkhammas EA 2, Bakoush O 3, Ashammakhi N 4, Baccoush M 1, Betilmal I 5 (1) Department of Family and Community Medicine, Al Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. (2) Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, The Ohio State University, USA. (3) Department of Nephrology, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden (4) …

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Changing Etiology and Antibiogram of Urinary Isolates from Pediatric Age Group

Correspondence English Jagdish Chander, Nidhi Singla Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh, India. Email:nidhi0402@hotmail.com Libyan J Med AOP:080501 Abstract Keywords: Changing Etiology and Antibiogram of Urinary Isolates from Pediatric Age Group Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1326

Quit Smoking and Run For Your Life!

Correspondence English Mathew BC, Daniel RS, Bordom J Department of Medical Biochemistry and Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, El Gabal El Gharby University, Gharyan , LIBYA. Email: susanbiju_661@rediffmail.com Libyan J Med AOP:080608 Abstract Keywords: Quit Smoking and Run For Your Life! Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1331

Road safety: A call for action

Correspondence English Omar AH, Ashawesh K Ottawa Hospital, Canada, and Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, UK. Email: ahomar3@gmail.com Libyan J Med AOP:080620 Abstract Keywords: Road safety: A call for action Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1332

Anatomic Variation of Sphenoid Sinus and Related Structures in Libyan Population

Original article English Hewaidi GH, Omami GM Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical Science University, Benghazi-Libya Libyan J Med AOP:080307 Abstract Background: Sphenoid sinus is the most inaccessible paranasal sinus, enclosed within the sphenoid bone and intimately related to numerous vital neural and vascular structures. Anatomic variation of the sphenoid sinus is well documented and may …

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Eczema in North West of Libya

Original article English Arshah TM, Shambesh MK, Grera AM, AlBaccush M Alfatah University, Faculty of Medicine, Community & Family Medicine Department Libyan J Med AOP: 080308 Abstract The life style and demographic structure of Libyan society is changing, and this could affect the epidemiology of certain diseases, including eczema. The aim of this study was …

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The Effect of Moderate Alcohol Intake on Gallblader Motility: A Milk Ultrasonographic Study

Original article English Ugwu AC 1, Ohagwu CC 2, Ezeokeke U 3 1-Radiology Department, Federal Medical Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. 2-Department of Medical Radiography, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. 3-Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Abuja, Nigeria. Libyan J Med AOP:080423 Abstract Objectives: To assess the effect of periodic and moderate alcohol intake on gallbladder …

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